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Overeem vs. Browne confirmed for August 16th on FOX Sports 1

Earlier this month a rumor circulated that Alistair Overeem would be making his return to action at the UFC's debut on FOX Sports 1 on August or possibly UFC 164. Today we learn that a bout with Travis Browne at the FOX Sports 1 event has been confirmed:

Alistair Overeem's return to the octagon has been shifted from UFC 164 to the promotion's debut event on FOX Sports 1.

Although the fight will be part of the night's main card and a major attraction, it won't even be the main event, UFC President Dana White subsequently told MMAjunkie.com. That assures at least one other significant bout will be added to the card.

Roy is on a three fight winning streak. AO is on a 1 losing streak......

SO THAT DONT MAKE SENSE AT ALL FOR ROY

It would make perfect sense for Roy because Overeem is ranked higher than he is and a win over him would be something very very impressive. He would probably get an immediate title shot if he defeated Overeem.

As for Miocic, he will surely KO him, but it would not put him closer to a title shot. He would still need to beat a Top 5 guy to get his shot.

Browne is no pushover but I can't stand him after watching him showboating vs Silva (was glad he got ktfo and I hate Bigfoot).

Overeem should be fine as long as he keeps his hands up and doesn't fight like a jackass like he did against Silva. I don't really have a sure winner in this one tho, just judging by last performances (granted overeems teste levels were way low too). Idk how much that could have hindered his last fight.